2021 ILS to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

189.2224 SOS

YEARLY LOW

173.9530 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

179.8651 SOS

2021 ILS to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ILS to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 189.2224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 173.9530.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.2693 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 179.8127 to the December average rate of 185.6347, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 189.2224 was up 4.73% compared to the 2020 peak of 180.6747, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ILS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 946,112 SOS

2020 Average 845,178 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 869,765 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 76,346.68 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

187.3521

174.3564

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ILS to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 177.8531, compared to 181.8772 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.0241 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 177.8531

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 181.8772

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 9.1774 SOS (High: 185.4162 / Low: 176.2388). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7004 SOS (High: 179.9531 / Low: 177.2527).

January Spread (Volatile) ±9.1774

June Spread (Stable) ±2.7004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.3215 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 186.2691) against the same month in 2020 (average: 173.0188), the exchange rate shifted by +13.2503 (+7.66%).

2021 Avg (November) 186.2691

2020 Avg (November) 173.0188

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	185.4162	176.2388	179.8127
February	179.9175	174.5564	177.4912
March	177.2303	173.9530	175.4394
April	180.0724	174.1930	177.0462
May	180.0449	176.0503	178.4462
June	179.9531	177.2527	178.8827
July	179.1714	175.8354	177.3948
August	181.4583	178.0059	179.6607
September	182.8777	180.1125	181.1493
October	184.8958	178.3406	181.1547
November	189.2224	182.3046	186.2691
December	188.9354	182.1393	185.6347